Views from a United Church of Christ Minister

Thursday, February 24, 2011

JPANet: Protect God's Creation

United Church of Christ Justice and Witness Action Alert

On January 1st new regulations went into effect aimed at reducing emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2), the most abundant and long-lasting greenhouse gas. State environmental agencies began regulating large stationary sources like coal-fired power plants and refineries, requiring them to be more efficient, thus reducing their carbon footprint.

Far from rejoicing about this effort to improve air quality and reduce gases associated with climate change, some members of Congress seek to stop the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from regulating greenhouse gas emissions under the Clean Air Act.

As people of faith we are called to protect God’s creation and those sisters and brothers who are first and mostly affected by climate changes. Sadly, it is those who have little influence and power who are the most vulnerable to the ravages of climatic phenomenon.

Ensuring the availability of clean air for people and creatures to breath is central to our calling, as people of faith, to be good stewards of God’s creation and to seek justice for all people. So is preventing further deterioration of the Earth’s climate due to greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.

Comments

JPANet: Protect God's Creation

United Church of Christ Justice and Witness Action Alert

On January 1st new regulations went into effect aimed at reducing emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2), the most abundant and long-lasting greenhouse gas. State environmental agencies began regulating large stationary sources like coal-fired power plants and refineries, requiring them to be more efficient, thus reducing their carbon footprint.

Far from rejoicing about this effort to improve air quality and reduce gases associated with climate change, some members of Congress seek to stop the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from regulating greenhouse gas emissions under the Clean Air Act.

As people of faith we are called to protect God’s creation and those sisters and brothers who are first and mostly affected by climate changes. Sadly, it is those who have little influence and power who are the most vulnerable to the ravages of climatic phenomenon.

Ensuring the availability of clean air for people and creatures to breath is central to our calling, as people of faith, to be good stewards of God’s creation and to seek justice for all people. So is preventing further deterioration of the Earth’s climate due to greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.

Become a Fan

Join The E-Mail List

Disclaimer

Views expressed here represent the perspectives of Rev. Currie, as well as reader participants, and may not represent the views of Pacific University, the United Church of Christ’s national offices in Cleveland or any local UCC congregation. External links made from this site should not construe an endorsement. Rev. Currie has no more editorial control over such content than does a public library, bookstore, or newsstand. Such external links are made for informational purposes only.